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If p:q are the odds in favour of an event,then the probability of that event is:

p/q
p/(p+q)
q/(p+q)
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Correct Answer: p/(p+q)

Explanation:

Total number of cases=p+q

Favourable cases=p

Probability of that event is=p/(p+q)

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